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Bald Eagle Jackie Dies; $10 Million Pledge Follows Rescue

8/12/2026

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The Ojai Raptor Center said 14-year-old bald eagle Jackie died on August 10, 2026 after three weeks of care.
Vets diagnosed anemia, low protein, kidney and lung problems, and a wing-kidney clot.
Jackie was rescued on July 17, 2026 after a fight with two sub-adult eagles.
She received oxygen, a blood transfusion, CT scan, bone-marrow biopsy and heavy-metal testing.
Governor Gavin Newsom reported donations topped $3,000 on August 11, 2026, including a $10 million pledge.

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The Ojai Raptor Center said 14-year-old bald eagle Jackie died on August 10, 2026 after three weeks of care.
Vets diagnosed anemia, low protein, kidney and lung problems, and a wing-kidney clot.
Jackie was rescued on July 17, 2026 after a fight with two sub-adult eagles.
She received oxygen, a blood transfusion, CT scan, bone-marrow biopsy and heavy-metal testing.
Governor Gavin Newsom reported donations topped $3,000 on August 11, 2026, including a $10 million pledge.